Chambers and Partners has ranked K&L Gates LLP and its lawyers across the United States as leaders in their respective practice areas in the 2025 edition of its Chambers USA guide. This includes nearly 65 practice rankings for the firm, including 13 nationwide, and nearly 180 lawyer recognitions. Published annually, […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 Microplastics have been found in soil-dwelling insects and earthworms, highlighting a widespread environmental issue. 🔬 Research from the University of Sussex and the University of Exeter reveals significant contamination rates in soil ecosystems. ⚠️ Plastic pollution in soil poses severe risks to biodiversity and the health […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🔥 China has patented a groundbreaking self-cooling turbine blade, enhancing jet engine efficiency and performance. 💪 The new turbine design withstands higher temperatures, providing improved thrust and fuel efficiency for aircraft. 🤝 Developed by the Aero Engine Corporation of China with Handan Xinxing, this innovation strengthens China’s […]

Introduction In a recent decision, the Dubai Court of Appeal (Court of Appeal) in Case No. 8 of 2025 (issued on 28 April 2025) annulled an interim award, issued by an arbitral tribunal in an ongoing International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration, which prohibited the respondent from filing proceedings before […]

Global law firm K&L Gates has advised MediaTek on the US$150 million sale and licensing of its discrete timing controller (TCON) assets and related technology to display driver IC design company Ili Technology (Ilitek). MediaTek is a fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions with operations worldwide. […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 SpinLaunch aims to revolutionize satellite deployment with its centrifugal launch system, offering a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly approach. 🌍 The company plans to launch hundreds of pancake-like microsatellites into low-Earth orbit, positioning itself as a formidable competitor to industry giants like SpaceX. 💰 Backed by […]

On 29 May 2025, the Supreme Court unanimously declared that a “course correction” was needed for cases under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), holding that a law originally meant to be a procedural check to inform agency decision making has instead grown to paralyze it. Seven County Infrastructure Coalition […]